When Private Robert Carlisle entered the Montgomery Military Entrance Processing Station to take the oath that would make him one of Alabama’s Army National Guardsmen, he didn’t realize what would await him. More...
Kristen Echoff and Buddy Dees both addressed the Washington County Commission at the June 27 meeting concerning the legal status of the Buddy Dees Road. More...
The Jackson 9-Year-Old Little League All-Stars completed a four-game sweep to claim the region championship title June 17-18 in Bay Minette. South Monroe Jackson defeated South Monroe 22-0. More...
On June 18, swimmers from four teams competed at Pearce Memorial Park in the largest home meet of the summer swim season. The Waverunners hosted teams from Lake Forest, Woodland and Alpine Hills Swim Club. More than 210 swimmers competed in the meet. More...
On June 9, the Alabama Legislature passed a Senate bill that will provide almost $155,000 to the Indian Affairs Commission to assist with the commission’s expenses. More...
Travis Mathews, new commander of VFW Post 5355 in Jackson, said there is a rumor circulating in town that the post is planning to close its doors. “This simply is not true,” said Mathews. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of June 21-28 include: Coral Nay Whittaker, 38, four counts negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument, $2,750 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. More...
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Roy Dereck Merritt, 21, was arrested June 20 and charged with failure to appear on charges of driving with a suspended license, speeding, failure t More...
During the June 28 meeting of the Jackson City Council, Mayor Richard Long said progress was continuing on construction projects throughout the city. More...
The Clarke County Kingdom Builders recently conducted their annual meeting at the Fish House in Jackson. The organization completed 32 projects in 2010 and have done 19 so far this year. More...
Rileyann Sayne (left) and Marybeth Sayne (right), are members of the East Limestone County softball team that went on to become county and NSA State champions. More...